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ZFC0972
International Code of Signals F
Sub-collection: Signal FlagsInternational Code of Signals F
Spoken FOXTROT
Meaning I am disabled, communicate with me.
Since 1870 the ICS or International Code of Signals has been used by merchant vessels and warships and an international language by mariners. In 1965, management of the ICS was taken over by the United Nations' International Maritime Organization. Each major seafaring country still publishes the ICS for the use of its mariners. In the US Navy it is Hydrographic Office publication #102.
Combanion Piece to ZFC0971. It was connected to read "V - F"
Which means "You should hoist your identity signal".
From the Louise Veninga collection.
ZFC Collectible Flag
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 52 |
| Length of Fly | 36 |
Stripes | |
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| Size of Hoist | 1.25 |
Stars | |
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| Are there stars on obverse? | no |
| Are there stars on reverse? | no |
Stripes | |
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| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Crest/Emblem | |
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| Description of Crest/Emblem | WHITE FIELD WITH A RED DIAMOND THROUGHOUT. INTERNATIONAL SIGNAL FLAG "F". |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Cotton |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Machine |
Attachment | |
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| Comments on Method of Attachmen | HEADER AND ROPE LOOPED WITH TACK LINE OR LEADER LINE. |
| Method of Attachment | Rope |
Documentation | |
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| Documents |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Drawings |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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Condition | |
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| Condition | POOR |
| Damage | USED. TORN, FRAYED, SHOWS EXTREME USE. |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | MODERN 1950-1980 |